Waterfront Market (Arabic: سوق الواجهة البحرية) is a fish, vegetable, and meat market in Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[1] The market opened in 2017.[2] It is located on the Deira Corniche near Hamriya Port[3] at the junction of Al Khaleej Road and Abu Hail Road.[4] The market covers over 120,000 square feet and replaces the old Deira Fish Market.[5]
| Location | Deira Corniche, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25°17′31″N 55°19′26″E / 25.29188°N 55.32394°E |
| Address | Al Khaleej Road/Abu Hail Road junction, Deira, Dubai, UAE |
| Opening date | 2017 |
| Goods sold | Fish, vegetables, meat |
| Days normally open | Open 24 hours every day |
| Total retail floor area | 120,000 square feet |
| Website | waterfrontmarket.ae |
Goods include dates, fish, fruits, honey, meat, spices (e.g., baharat, dukkah, ras el hanout, saffron, and za'atar), and vegetables.[3][6] There are restaurants on the waterfront at the market. The market supports sustainable fishing and farming.[4] It also supports a Murals and Art Competition.[7] A Dragon Boat Championship is held on the waterfront at the market.[8][9] The market has special events during Diwali.[10]
By 2022, the market had 50 million visits since 2017.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ "Deira Waterfront Market". Visit Dubai. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Deira Waterfront Market – Deira Fish Market". Dubai Online. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b "All you need to know about the Waterfront Market in Deira". Bayut. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b "The Waterfront Market celebrates World Ocean Day, by reinforcing its commitment to sustainable fishing practices". Zawya. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ Santosdiaz, Richie (14 April 2021). "Fresh look at Dubai's Waterfront Market". Fruitnet. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ Agarwal, Ishita (12 September 2022). "5 Things You Shop At Dubai's Waterfront Market". Curlytales. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Waterfront Market and Dubai Culture reveal Murals & Art Competition winner". Gulf Today. UAE. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Euro Cup Dragon Boat Championship returns to Dubai's Waterfront Market". Gulf News. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ Lau, Evelyn (9 October 2022). "Hong Kong Boat Festival takes place at the Waterfront Market in Deira". The National. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Diwali in Dubai: Live cooking stations, children's workshops at Waterfront Market". Khaleej Times. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "It's time to celebrate five years of the Waterfront Market". What's On. UAE. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Waterfront Market welcomed more than 50 million visitors in five years". Gulf News. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
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